What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Paraprofessional position at Zen Educate?
Hiring multiple candidates, Easy Apply, Full Time
Job Description
We are looking for short-term, long-term, part-time, and full-time Teaching Assistants wanting to start in August with K-12 across Northeast Los Angeles.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the classroom teacher by working with individuals and small groups to reinforce instructional material.
In this role, you will get the opportunity to positively contribute to the lives of children in special education and make a meaningful impact on their development. This role comes with a competitive hourly rate between $19 - $22 per hour, paid weekly. With this role, there is no requirement to work weekends, and will be on a Monday to Friday schedule within hours of 7/7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm. Total weekly hours are typically 25-35. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year.
Responsibilities:
Assisting the classroom teacher
Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material
Assist in compiling classroom communications
Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment
Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
Support with personal care or hygiene, including toileting as needed
Benefits:
Paid Weekly
Paid Sick Leave
401K (certain eligibility criteria)
Qualifications:
High school diploma or the equivalent
US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.
Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with children with special educational needs
Experience working with personal care
ParaPro Certification or similar
Past work experience in a school
CPI Training
Why Zen?
Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process. We are a company ready to make a difference in education and support the current educator shortage.
Ref: INDUS-LA
Salary : $19 - $22
